Rajesh Garg has been promoted to the position of Senior Executive Vice President, Group Chief Information Officer, Head of Operations, Service Delivery, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Yotta Data Services Private Limited. This significant promotion reflects his extensive experience and the substantial contributions he has made to the company over the past three years. In his previous roles, including Chief Digital Officer and Head of Applications, Cybersecurity & CISO Function, Rajesh has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision.
With over 31 years of diverse experience in technology, strategy, transformation, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and service delivery, Rajesh has established himself as a prominent figure in the field of digital transformation. His career is marked by a consistent record of high performance, where he has successfully developed new profit centers and revenue streams, generating approximately USD 200 million annually. His ability to manage IT operations on a global scale has been instrumental in overseeing IT infrastructure, software development, pre-sales, information security, and customer care.
Rajesh’s wealth of experience encompasses cloud-enabled hosting, enterprise security, mobility solutions, and custom development. He has a proven track record of designing and executing heterogeneous multi-platform IT environments and establishing world-class IT infrastructure and data centers. Notably, he has set up numerous ERP systems, including 25 Oracle ERPs and one SAP S/4HANA ERP, earning him recognition as an ERP expert in CIO circles.
His strategic vision has transformed cost-centric IT operations into profit centers, achieving annual savings of over 25% year-on-year for more than a decade. Rajesh has also designed and customized complex turnkey IT infrastructure solutions for medium to large banks, financial institutions, and government organizations, contributing to smart governance and smart city initiatives globally.
Throughout his career, Rajesh has managed large teams across diverse geographies and cultures, showcasing his ability to lead and inspire. He has received numerous accolades, including 96 IT awards as of March 31, 2021, for enhancing IT’s role as a business enabler through technological innovations. His accolades include the CIO Hall of Fame (2017), CXO Hall of Fame (2020), and the CIO 100 Award (six times), among others.
In his new role at Yotta Data Services, Rajesh will be responsible for driving the growth of SaaS application solutions, including IT service management, document management, and enterprise asset management. He will lead product design and development, consulting, implementation, and maintenance, while fostering strategic partnerships to enhance service offerings. His initiatives will include establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework and launching various managed services to ensure a secure environment for both internal and external stakeholders.
Prior to joining Yotta, Rajesh served as CEO and Group CIO at Trident Group India, where he spearheaded digital transformation and automation across the organization. He successfully revamped the network infrastructure and led the transition from SAP ECC6.0 to SAP S/4HANA, enabling remote work capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rajesh’s earlier roles include significant positions at Rolta India Limited, Nucleus Software, and Infogain, where he was instrumental in IT strategy, governance, and infrastructure management. His expertise in information security has been pivotal in achieving ISO 27001 compliance and establishing robust security practices.
In summary, Rajesh Garg’s promotion to Senior Executive Vice President at Yotta Data Services marks a significant milestone in his career. His commitment to excellence and strategic vision continues to shape the future of technology in the organizations he leads, and his leadership will undoubtedly drive further innovation and success at Yotta.
